Pursuing big dreams in Ghana
We had not foreseen that ‘big’, ‘dream’, and ‘big dreams’ would all be important concepts. Continue reading Pursuing big dreams in Ghana
Tag: Africa
Circumstantial migration: video abstract
In a two-minute video we explain the essence of circumstantial migration. Continue reading Circumstantial migration: video abstract
Circumstantial migration: how Gambian journeys to China enrich migration theory
Migration often takes unpredictable turns. This article sets out to find theoretical responses. Continue reading Circumstantial migration: how Gambian journeys to China enrich migration theory
Mobility at the heart of a nation: Patterns and meanings of Cape Verdean migration
This article traces the shifting migration flows to, through and from Cape Verde and explores the Cape Verdean migration ideology. Continue reading Mobility at the heart of a nation: Patterns and meanings of Cape Verdean migration
Visualizing the transnational connections of China’s most African neighbourhood
This Featured Graphic explores the salient yet elusive transnationalism of a unique neighbourhood in Guangzhou. Continue reading Visualizing the transnational connections of China’s most African neighbourhood
Pathways out of waithood: engaging with a repertoire of strategies
I am convening a panel at ECAS 2015, the 6th European Conference on African Studies (Paris, 8-10 July 2015) that seeks to bring new perspectives on young Africans’ ways of relating to their future. The call for papers was met with overwhelming response. … Continue reading Pathways out of waithood: engaging with a repertoire of strategies
Fathers’ whereabouts and children’s welfare in Malawi
Children’s welfare may be affected by the absence of a parent—be it due to migration, divorce or death. Continue reading Fathers’ whereabouts and children’s welfare in Malawi
Youth migration in Africa: moving away from youth
The International Youth Day is celebrated on 12 August, each year with a specific theme. The theme for 2013 is Youth Migration: Moving Development Forward. The UN wishes to raise awareness of the opportunities and risks associated with youth migration. … Continue reading Youth migration in Africa: moving away from youth
Migration aspirations in Senegal: Who wants to leave and why does it matter?
This policy brief presents results from a survey on migration aspirations in four different areas of Senegal. Continue reading Migration aspirations in Senegal: Who wants to leave and why does it matter?
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